Principal Software Engineer â?? Durban

Description:

Key Requirements:

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or a related field (completed or in progress).
• Experience:10+ years in software development, with 5+ years specializing in a core tech stack and distributed systems.
  • Proven technical leadership experience.
  • Expertise in C#/.NET Core or Java (C# preferred).
  • Strong background in building and managing distributed systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • 5+ years working with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, DataDog) and data storage solutions (MS SQL, CockroachDB, Redis, Elastic, Couch).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), DevOps tools, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm).
  • Soft Skills:
    
    • Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
    • Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience.

      Key Responsibilities:

      Technical Leadership & System Architecture

      • Design high-level architecture for mission-critical systems.
      • Define and evolve scalable, high-performance backend architectures.
      • Make strategic decisions on microservices, APIs, messaging, storage, and system integration.
      • Align technical solutions with business goals, scalability, and operational needs.
      • Collaborate with Architects and Engineering Leads to develop long-term technical roadmaps.
      • Communicate architectural trade-offs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

        Software Development & Quality

        • Lead development of robust, maintainable backend solutions in C#/.NET (Core+).
        • Champion clean code, modern design patterns, unit testing, and secure coding practices.
        • Conduct code and design reviews, setting high standards for software quality.
        • Drive adoption of CI/CD, version control, containerization, and automation best practices.

          System Monitoring, Performance & Optimization

          • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex production issues.
          • Utilize Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Confluent Control Centre for system monitoring.
          • Optimize performance through load testing, tuning, and scaling strategies.

            Security & Compliance

            • Ensure solutions adhere to secure coding standards, encryption practices, and regulatory compliance.

              How to Apply:If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on this challenge, submit your application directly.